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The Echoes of Our Words
An Interview with the Prison Guard He Guangyong
He Guangyong, a former prison guard, reflects on his past lives—from a sharp-tongued scholar to a blade of grass by a temple wall—and his journey toward liberation through the practice of Namo Amituofo.
The Importance of Careful Speech and Conduct
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reminds us that our conduct within the temple is a reflection of our practice. By maintaining silence and mindfulness, we protect the sanctity of the Buddha-land and avoid creating unnecessary karma.
Spitting Lotuses from the Mouth: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Second Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the purity of speech, explaining how to transform our daily communication into a practice of compassion and wisdom by chanting Namo Amituofo.
The Profound Power of a Single Word
Words of Namo Amituofo
A single word can be as light as a feather or as heavy as Mount Tai. It all depends on the heart of the speaker and the wisdom behind the message. Discover the transformative power of the Holy Name.
The Wisdom of Speaking Less
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the importance of silence, the dangers of idle speech, and the necessity of guarding one's Body, Speech, and Mind through the practice of chanting Namo Amituofo.